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We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
-
- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
-
- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
-
- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
-
- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
-
- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
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- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
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- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

avlxyz posted a photo:

We went to Hellenic Republic to check out what the fuss with George Calombaris' new casual dining Greek restaurant, dubbed the "Jetstar version of the Press Club".

My highlight of the night was a silky smooth taramosalata, the famous Greek cod roe dip, but it's not pink. Instead it was milky white with the consistency of a stiff marscapone. The taste was sublime! There was quite a bit of cod roe in there to give it the nice metallic tang which reminded me of the spoonfuls of cod liver emulsion! Maybe that's his trick? It is the same George who served Ribena, another childhood memory, with a game bird, which I forget. But, I'll never forget the sauce!

Compared to that, the smoky eggplant puree was almost a pedestrian melitzanosalata, but a very posh and refined one, so was the tzatziki flecked with more than a few sprigs of dill.

Cumin seemed to be the star of the cold items, featuring in both the roasted beetroot salad and the smoked lamb. I'm not sure either needed such a level of spice, especially since the smokiness of the lamb didn't need a supporting actor.

The oozy Kefalograviera Saganaki was another fav. Served with peppered figs and a wedge of lemon to take the edge off the salty chewy cheese.

Next came the grilled ocean trout, succulent and smoky from the wood grill. Add a splash of tangy lemony latholemono and it was a magical dish! There was also a horta with loads of lemon juice and olive oil which seemed to counter any bitterness in the endive/chicory leaves.

The Yiouvetsi was a superb little "pasta" dish with little rice-shaped pasta, succulent prawns and strips of squid, all bound by a rich tomato sauce laced with lots of fennel. Yum!

When the lamb off the spit finally came out, it was met with ooohs and aaahs as the fragrance seemed to give us all an extra stomach! Tender juicy bits of lamb had the most wonderful lamb flavour without being greasy like a giros after midnight! The flavour almost seemed like mutton, but it was too tender for that. And the chips, or rather, patates, were fried with their skins on just the way i like it. To balance it all, a nice crisp Fasoulakia, blanched French beans with crumbled feta and toasted pinenuts.

Then came dessert! Out came the Loukoumades, the Kleftikom the Baklava and a fruit platter. I also got a strong Greek Coffee, metrio / medium sweet of course, and Kevin got a frappe, which was mighty tempting in a chilled glass.

I was a bit disappointed at the Loukoumades at the Press Club bar, so I wasn't expecting light clouds of crunchy dough on the outside with the lightest almost souffle-like interior of these Loukoumades! By George, I think you've done it!

Kevin was very impressed with the Kataifi and so was I. We could both tell that, sitting on top of the shreds of pastry was a semolina custard topping. The custard had vanilla, the black seeds gave it away. But, there was an elusive flavour hidden within. Was it rose-water? Perhaps it was mastic? As it turns out, it was mastic, most commonly found in the Easter bread tsoureki. I had a mastic flavoured custard at Ottoman recently too!

Since we initially booked for 12, our banquet menu ran a bit like this:
Group Trapezi Menu (for 10 or more people) AUD70/AUD65 with/without dessert. Sparkling and still mineral water, teas and coffees were included.

Meze & Salads
Horiatiki Salata - Village Salad / Greek Salad
Patzari - beetroot roasted in cumin served with yoghurt
Dips (taramosalata, melitzanosalata, tzatziki), Olives
Kefalograviera Saganaki with peppered figs
Toursi Pickled Vegetables, Mussels with fennel, Dolmades
Kapnisto Arni - smoked leg of lamb

Thalassa
Grilled Ocean Trout - served with horta and latholemono

Magirefta
Yiouvetsi - prawns and squid with orzo pasta

Kreas
Arni Kalamaki Lamb skewer - comes with patates

Frouta
fruit platter

Dessert
Baklava Yianniotiko - Baklava from yiannina
Loukamades - Greek donuts, Attiki honey
Ekmek Kataifi Pagoto - Soaked Kataifi, cherries and mastic icecream


All in all the food at Hellenic Republic was good traditional Greek food made with top-notch ingredients. Was it worth AUD70? Well... someone has to pay for the brand :)

Hellenic Republic
(03) 9381 1222
434 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
www.hellenicrepublic.com.au/

Reviews:
- Hellenic Republic, by Larissa Dubecki, Epicure, The Age, February 12, 2009
- It's all Greek at Hellenic Republic, by John Lethlean, Executive Style, Sydney Morning Herald, March 11, 2009 Calamari, kalamata, Calombaris. It's all Greek and all good at Hellenic Republic.
-
- Hellenic Republic - blog.youknowitmakessense.net 06 December, 2008 Stepping inside does not quite equate to entering a portal to the Aegean coast, although if you answered to the name of Onassis and enjoyed cruising the Greek isles in boat shoes and linen trousers you'd complement the design well.
- Lunch @ Hellenic Republic - eatalmostanything.com Saturday, January 03, 2009 saganaki with peppered figs - this was deliriously good

Rocking Chair with Log Backrest

Enjoy lazy afternoons on the porch or in front of the television with the Log Rocking Chair. The contoured seat and flat front backrest provide surprising comfort as well as beauty to your decor. Individually hand crafted from Northern White Cedar logs with a clear-coat catalyzed lacquer finish for extra durability. Cedar logs are hand peeled to accentuate their natural character and beauty. Chair measures 25 Inchw x 37 InchD x 41 InchH. ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada.

Price: $699.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » ice cream cone lion 27 Apr '09 27 April 2009 @ 11:23 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles researchgirl posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Owl Totem 27 Apr '09 27 April 2009 @ 11:11 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles rkinkoph posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Brindle Cowhide Rug - Medium Shade 27 Apr '09 27 April 2009 @ 3:43 am by admin Brindle Cowhide Rug - Medium Shade Our brindle steer hide rug is first grade furniture quality. Measures approximately 37 to 43 square feet and extremely durable (guaranteed to last many years). Double click on the photo to view a larger image. ~ Allow 2 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. 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Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Decor 23 Apr '09 23 April 2009 @ 4:36 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles sandydr posted a photo: Decor of ending of Amsterdam World Book Capaital Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Black Bear Lodge Chair Only 22 Apr '09 22 April 2009 @ 11:43 pm by admin Black Bear Lodge Chair Only Chair: 34 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Open Coffee Table - 24 x 48 - Liquid Glass Finish 22 Apr '09 22 April 2009 @ 3:43 am by admin Open Coffee Table - 24 x 48 - Liquid Glass Finish Table measures 24 W x 18 H x 48 L. ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $679.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Shady character 21 Apr '09 21 April 2009 @ 10:46 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles lepiaf.geo posted a photo: Cute and all, this door wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for the reflections / shadows of a tree in front of this house. One of the rare areas of Windsor with character, Old Walkerville. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Whitetail Deer Sculptural Coffee Table 21 Apr '09 21 April 2009 @ 7:43 am by admin Whitetail Deer Sculptural Coffee Table With a contemporary oval glass top and intricately carved resin base, the Whitetail Deer Sculptural Coffee Table blends beautifully with a variety of decorating styles. Dimensions: 29 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Small Pueblo Bar 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 11:43 am by admin Small Pueblo Bar Rustic Western design in split log construction with wagon wheel hub accents, the Small Pueblo Bar’s rugged style will fit right into your western d Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Lights up on the deck Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: New lanterns on the umbrella Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Kel and the cats relaxing on a hot April night. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: My pretty shisha pipe Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:38 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Our "gazing ball" suspended in mid-air. Magic? Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Former residents of the now temporarily removed water feature behind the deck.. They get to live here until next year when we rebuild. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Beer, book, comfy lounger. What more do I need? Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Dust Rag 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: That's Fog. Or as she's sometimes known: "Get The F*#^ Off The Table". Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Shisha Corner 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Egypt and Turkey definitely made an impression on us. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Deck in the Afternoon. 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Here you can see the pretty colours on the lanterns. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:37 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Backyard 2009 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:36 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Sari Canopy 20 Apr '09 20 April 2009 @ 10:36 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles klvinci posted a photo: The canopy is really a couple of old silk saris. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Recent Uploads tagged decor, with geodata 2009-04-20 05:28:45 19 Apr '09 19 April 2009 @ 11:28 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles Terin Talarico posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Recent Uploads tagged decor, with geodata 2009-04-20 05:28:45 19 Apr '09 19 April 2009 @ 11:28 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles Terin Talarico posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Old Hickory Big Country Sofa Table 18 Apr '09 18 April 2009 @ 7:43 pm by admin Old Hickory Big Country Sofa Table Rustic styling, fine craftsmanship and hickory spoke detailing create a relaxing wilderness ambience. Measures 304 InchH x 60 Inch W x 18 Inch D. Finish shown is Regular Bark with Puritan Finish on Pine Veneer. ~ Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Canada or Alaska. Price: $1365.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Easter Island Heads (Garden Decor) 17 Apr '09 17 April 2009 @ 6:21 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles E-Squars posted a photo: E-Squares Home Decor Gallery Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Ethnic Styled Pot (Garden Decor) 17 Apr '09 17 April 2009 @ 6:21 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles E-Squars posted a photo: E-Squares Home Decor Gallery Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Bird Bath (Garden Decor) 17 Apr '09 17 April 2009 @ 6:20 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles E-Squars posted a photo: E-Squares Home Decor Gallery Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Nelson Mandela Bust (Interior Decor) 17 Apr '09 17 April 2009 @ 6:20 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles E-Squars posted a photo: E-Squares Home Decor Gallery Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Traditional Maurie Statue (Garden Decor) 17 Apr '09 17 April 2009 @ 6:20 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles E-Squars posted a photo: E-Squares Home Decor Gallery Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Red River Shelf 16 Apr '09 16 April 2009 @ 7:43 am by admin Red River Shelf With striking wagon wheel design, the Red River Shelf adds rich wood tones and western style to your d Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Floating in Glassy Reflections 15 Apr '09 15 April 2009 @ 4:48 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles Silent Resilience posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Rocky Mountain Pub Table 14 Apr '09 14 April 2009 @ 3:43 pm by admin Rocky Mountain Pub Table The Rocky Mountain Pub Table offers a cozy, rustic spot for conversation and wetting your whistle. Measures 30 Inch W x 30 Inch D x 46 InchH. . ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $699.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Old Hickory Two Hoop Rocking Chair 13 Apr '09 13 April 2009 @ 7:43 pm by admin Old Hickory Two Hoop Rocking Chair Barrel back shaping gives this rocking chair a comfortable fit and feel with its Herringbone Cane seat and back and rustic hickory sapling construction. Measures 33 InchH x 26 Inch W x 36 Inch D. Finish shown is Regular Bark in Puritan Finish with Herringbone Cane seat and back. ~ Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Canada or Alaska. Price: $1127.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Waco Wheel Game Table 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 11:43 pm by admin Waco Wheel Game Table The Waco Wheel Game Table uses a solid cart wheel to create the perfect game table for bunk house or game room. Sturdy log legs support this table that measures 24 Inch W x 24 Inch D x 24 InchH. . ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $898.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Spiritual Path 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 8:06 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: The images in this collection illustrate the complexity and fluid movement of life. I feel that creating my art is like jazz; it has an underlying unity with infinite variety and possibilities. These original digital mixed media images are a mix of traditional elements sculpted in light. They challenge the imagination with sensual swirls, intriguing colors, and vigorous movement of abstract shapes.... Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Hôtel Tardif 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 4:10 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles Ipoh 子 posted a photo: A b&b in the central of Bayeux, closed to the cathedral and the tapestry museum. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Hôtel Tardif 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 4:09 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles Ipoh 子 posted a photo: Lovely decor of Hôtel Tardif in Bayeux. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Hôtel Tardif, Bayeux 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 3:54 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles Ipoh 子 posted a photo: Lovely decor of the hotel we stayed in Bayeux. Breakfast served in this room. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Sven’s Triomphe 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 5:47 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles Elisabeth85 posted a photo: Café Brasserie Restaurant Le Musset On our last day in Paris we had wanted to visit the Louvre, and we did get in but got as far as the loooooong cueues and decided to visit Mona next time again. So we went for drinks at the nearby Le Musset, where Martijn and I had been before. I so love the decor of this place and wanted to show this photo before, but could not because of the challange. So this is also where I photographed Jainbows earlier challenge, and it's the bottom of this souvenir Arc de Triomphe that Sven is holding! Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Log Standing Mirror - frame 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 3:43 am by admin Log Standing Mirror - frame Reflect rustic style throughout your decor with the Standing Mirror Frame. Individually hand crafted from Northern White Cedar logs with a clear-coat catalyzed lacquer finish for extra durability. Cedar logs are hand peeled to accentuate their natural character and beauty. Frame measures 39 InchW x 22 InchD x 63 InchH. Mirror not included. ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $619.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » eggy lantern 12 Apr '09 12 April 2009 @ 12:23 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles faeryboots posted a photo: saturday, february 14th 2009. belltown // seattle, washington Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Dreamy afternoon 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 10:35 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles duncanh1 posted a photo: Sinlight streaming through the window; a soft, relaxing, armchair... Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Victorian fireplace 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 10:35 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles duncanh1 posted a photo: Roaring [slightly] fire in the wonderful Victoriana decorated parlour at Hodgkinson's Hotel/restaurant, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire; a perfect place to relax with a glass of wine while waiting for your meal... Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » From Sawatdee Kha to Sabaidee 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 10:11 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles Capt. Mouffette posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Allium Cepa 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 9:57 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: Celebrating onions in Bern Onions are one of the oldest vegetables known to humankind. Used in almost every culture and in every type of cooking, it often gets overlooked. But not in Bern. The Onion Market (Zibelemärit) is Bern’s longest-standing tradition. Every fourth Monday of November thousands come to enjoy the onion festivities. .. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Walnut carriage with baby- Home decor ( Blue duvet/ comforter) 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 3:09 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles SunnyDayArt posted a photo: Home decor Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Walnut carriage with baby/ set of 2- Home decor ( Pink & blue duvet/ comforter) 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 3:09 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles SunnyDayArt posted a photo: Home decor Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Copper Creek Console Table 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 7:43 am by admin Copper Creek Console Table The Copper Creek Console Table has charming semi-circle shaping in antique copper finish on wrought iron with copper and leather accents. Measures 48 Inch wide, 18 Inch deep and 31 InchHigh. PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE If you find this item priced less on another website, we will match the price and give you free shipping. Coupons cannot be used when price matching. ~ Allow 5-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $594.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Hula Moon Waiting Room 11 Apr '09 11 April 2009 @ 2:31 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles a.d.miller posted a photo: I was up at Hula Moon tonight waiting, so I decided to get my camera out and shoot some pictures. They have lots of cool little decorations there. Plus I just LOVE the blue color or the wall. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Tulipa Gesneriana 10 Apr '09 10 April 2009 @ 11:57 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: The bulbs of tulips store food that allows plants to survive throughout the winter. This allows them to feed on them while it is dormant (the state of resting or inactivity). Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Trout Stream Round Coffee Table 10 Apr '09 10 April 2009 @ 11:43 am by admin Trout Stream Round Coffee Table The Trout Stream Round Table brings the peacefulness of a shimmering stream into your home. The honey stained pine table has a hand painted resin inlay from the William Herrick Collection. Dimensions: 46.25 dia X 18 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Pest 9 Apr '09 9 April 2009 @ 12:24 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles jeetdhillon posted a photo: close-up of ceiling decoration Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Strawberries 8 Apr '09 8 April 2009 @ 7:05 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: There are many explanations, some believe that the name came from the practice of placing straw around the growing plants for protection, others believe the name originated over 1000 years ago because of the runners which spread outward from the plant. The name may have been derived from the Anglo-Saxon verb to strew (spread) and the fruit came to be known as streabergen, straberry, streberie, straibery, straubery, and finally, "STRAWBERRY’ to the English........ Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Portland_080 8 Apr '09 8 April 2009 @ 5:41 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles linleshi posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Palm Sunday 7 Apr '09 7 April 2009 @ 3:50 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles trygon posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Jewel of the Summer 7 Apr '09 7 April 2009 @ 3:35 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: Callas have captivated the world for over a century. Artists and photographers couldn’t get enough of them. Georgia O’Keeffe did much to promote their popularity by depicting them in her paintings. She became known as “The Lady of the Lily.” Her crucial role is revealed in a groundbreaking book, “Georgia O’Keeffe and the Calla Lily in American Art, 1860-1940” by Barbara Buhler Lynes. She is curator of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Published by Yale University Press, it also contains essays by Charles C. Eldredge and James Moore. This stunning book presents the engrossing story of O’Keeffe’s relationship to this plant. It includes photos of fifty-four works by various artists and photographers, including nine paintings by O’Keeffe. Enjoy callas..... Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Majesty 7 Apr '09 7 April 2009 @ 3:05 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: Meaning has been attributed to flowers since ancient times. Myths, legends and the bible all have alluded to flowers and their meaning for at least two thousand years. Since then the connotation of flowers has evolved into its own symbolic language. Charles II of Sweden is largely responsible for introducing this language to Europe during the 18th century. During this time books were mass produced and this new language was embraced throughout the west. By assembling and giving a bouquet, the sender was allowed to convey emotions, beliefs and intentions to its receiver that social customs may have otherwise restricted. The cala lily is used to symbolize literal or figurative rebirth or splendid beauty. Majesty, purity of heart and honor are also qualities associated with this highly symbolic and graceful bloom. Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » A Tulip Study 6 Apr '09 6 April 2009 @ 7:07 am by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: Tulip mania or tulipomania (Dutch names include tulpenmanie, tulpomanie, tulpengekte, and bollengekte) was a period in the Dutch Golden Age during which contract prices for bulbs of the recently introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly collapsed.At the peak of tulip mania in February 1637, tulip contracts sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman. It is generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble.The term "tulip mania" is often used metaphorically to refer to any large economic bubble... Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » get down 5 Apr '09 5 April 2009 @ 10:04 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles thewildpeople posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Pumpkin 5 Apr '09 5 April 2009 @ 5:25 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles G.D. Jewell II posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Red Baron 5 Apr '09 5 April 2009 @ 4:10 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles designer08 posted a photo: Who would believe that two long lifetimes ago, almost anyone could find within a short distance from the home farm, as many as 200 varieties of apples? One could readily find apples that encompassed all the colors of the rainbow, including black, white and brown. And the flavors? There were apples that carried a definite aftertaste of pears, of strawberries, of bananas, of cloves, citrus or coconut! There were apples that would keep without refrigeration for a year, apples so sweet that pies or applesauce made from them required no further sweetener, apples that snapped and crackled when you bit into them and tickled the taste buds with a glorious effervescent crunch as you chewed; apples that compare with nothing for which the modern, supermarket-jaded apple buyer has any frame of reference... Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Log Cut-Out Side Chair - Moose 4 Apr '09 4 April 2009 @ 3:43 pm by admin Log Cut-Out Side Chair - Moose Moose side chair measures 19 InchW x 22 InchD x 37 InchH. ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $429.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Old Hickory Wagon Wheel High Back Chair 3 Apr '09 3 April 2009 @ 7:43 pm by admin Old Hickory Wagon Wheel High Back Chair Rustic in form, stately in style, this high back dining chair, with wagon wheel spoke detail, has an upholstered back and seat in your choice of fabric from our fine selection of quality patterns. Chair measures 49 InchH x 21 Inch W x 28 Inch D. Finish is Regular Bark with Puritan Finish. ~ Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Canada or Alaska. Price: $822.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Cheyenne Ranch Arm Chair (set of 2 chairs) 2 Apr '09 2 April 2009 @ 11:43 pm by admin Cheyenne Ranch Arm Chair (set of 2 chairs) Masterful arm chair with turned front legs, stitched leather upholstered seat finished with brass tack edging, and detail carving accents on chair back. Sold as a pair. Dimensions: 25Wx26Dx39H. Two per Carton. PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE If you find this item priced less on another website, we will match the price and give you free shipping. Coupons cannot be used when price matching. ~ Allow 5-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $679.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » wall decor 2 Apr '09 2 April 2009 @ 11:42 pm by Bicesse Traditional tiles opacity posted a photo: Filed under: Furniture | No Comments » Doc Holiday Secretary 2 Apr '09 2 April 2009 @ 3:43 am by admin Doc Holiday Secretary The Doc Holliday Secretary, in distressed wood, offers plenty of storage space for documents and letters. Flip-top lid with slide supports. Measures 27 Inch W x 15 Inch D x 44 InchH. . ~ Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $999.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments » Woodland Iron Side Table with Copper Top 1 Apr '09 1 April 2009 @ 7:43 am by admin Woodland Iron Side Table with Copper Top Woodland Side Table with Copper Top. Base measures 20 Inch wide, 20 Inch deep and 24 Inch tall. Top measures 24 Inch wide and 24 Inch deep. Made in the USA by dedicated Blacksmiths. Comes standard in natural black finish (custom finishes are available for an additional fee). ~ Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada. Price: $675.95 Filed under: Home/Family, Home D | No Comments »      Interior Decor Hub is based on WordPress platform, RSS tech , RSS comments design by Gx3.